VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

CH₄ has 4 bonded H and no lone pairs on C. Its geometry and bond angle are

  • A

    Trigonal planar, 120°

  • B

    Linear, 180°

  • C

    Square planar, 90°

  • D

    Tetrahedral, 109.5°

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Explanation

4 bonded electron pairs arrange tetrahedrally with 109.5° bond angles.

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